Pichola Lake is one of the most beautiful and picturesque lakes of Rajasthan, India. Located in the heart of the city, Pichola Lake is the oldest and one of the largest lakes of Udaipur. In 1362, the beautiful lake was built by Pichhu Banjara during the ruling period of Maharana Lakha. Talking about the dimensions of Pichhola Lake, it is extended to 3 miles in length, 2 miles in width and has depth of 30 feet.
In 1560, a year after Maharana Udai Singh II began building his new capital of Udaipur around the shore, he strengthened the dam and greatly enlarged the lake. Maharana Udai Singh II significantly distended the gorgeous Lake Pichhola as a defense measure, when he founded Udaipur.
In 1560, a year after Maharana Udai Singh II began building his new capital of Udaipur around the shore, he strengthened the dam and greatly enlarged the lake. Maharana Udai Singh II significantly distended the gorgeous Lake Pichhola as a defense measure, when he founded Udaipur.